A shocking new poll reveals a critical sentiment brewing among Mainers regarding Senator Susan Collins.
According to the University of New Hampshire’s Survey Center, a staggering 71% of surveyed residents believe it’s time for Collins to step aside.
Having represented Maine in the Senate since 1996, Collins has seen a notable shift in public opinion, with many feeling she’s strayed from core Republican values.
The poll indicates that just 21% of constituents support her receiving another term, with the majority feeling dissatisfied due to her opposition to significant Trump administration initiatives.
Among Republicans, 57% expressed they do not want her to run for reelection, highlighting a growing rift between Collins and the conservative base.
Notably, a significant 60% of voters who supported Trump in the 2024 election do not believe Collins deserves another term.
Concerns around her voting record are palpable, as she frequently sided with Democrats in undermining key nominees and opposing critical tariffs during Trump's presidency.
Her votes against nominees like Kash Patel for FBI Director and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense have particularly angered Republican voters who expected their representatives to back the Trump agenda.
Collins' history of dissent on issues important to conservatives has put her in the crosshairs of both the GOP electorate and mainstream media.
The anticipation now grows around the 2026 Senate race, as potential Democratic challengers like Governor Janet Mills and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden loom in the background.
With overwhelming opposition from constituents, Collins must now reflect on whether her current approach aligns with the values and expectations of Mainers.
As Republicans rally around candidates who will fully embrace the party's agenda, Collins’ future in the Senate appears increasingly uncertain.
The question remains: will she pivot to reconnect with her base, or will she double down on her current stance, risking further alienation from voters in her home state?
Sources:
thepostmillennial.comjdrucker.comrumble.com